07-11-2006

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DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING

The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board located at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 4:45 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Ed Stephens, President. The prayer was led by James Karr, Sr.; Joe Andrepont led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present: 

Joe A. Andrepont, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon,  Mary Kaye Eason, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R.L. Webb.

Dale Bernard and Billy Breaux arrived after the roll was called. John Falgout was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Greg Robert, seconded by Jay Duhon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 2006 were approved as presented. 

Supplemental Agenda

By general consent, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.

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Mr. George Heard, from the Chennault International Airport Authority, introduced Dr. George Vincent. Dr. Vincent requested that the Board re-appoint him to the Board of Commissioners of the Chennault International Airport Authority. The four year term begins July 1, 2006 and goes through June 30, 2010. On a motion by Jay Duhon, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion to re-appoint Dr. Vincent carried. Greg Robert asked that Dr. Vincent and Mr. Heard come back in the near future and talk to the Board about the Chennault International Airport Authority.

PRESENTATIONS

Outstanding Support Employees

Dr. Ed Stephens presented certificates of recognition to the following Outstanding Support Employees:

Ruby Malone, Bus Driver at Sam Houston High School.

Ronald Bennett, Custodian at Frasch Elementary School

Faye Medlow, Special Education Aide at Molo Middle (not present)

Gifted Program Photography Exhibit

Pam Quebodeaux, Principal of Dolby Elementary School, introduced Kathie Istre, a gifted teacher at Dolby. Ms. Istre presented a pictorial and video presentation regarding the Hurricane Rita destruction in Cameron. The presentation was created by students in the gifted program. Other teachers that worked on the project were: Lori Bertrand, Rhonda Young, Tita Robertson, Whitney Hopkins (all present at the meeting); Michelle Johns and Claire Sylvest (not present).

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Jimmy Pitre, Chairman of the Administration and Personnel Committee, reported that the committee met on June 27^th and the following motions were made by the committee to the full Board.

Policies GBA; ED; EDCA; II from Testing, and JBG were all approved, with very few revisions. Mr. Pitre submitted these policies for approval by the full Board. These are policies listed in the committee Minutes, from page one (1) through page twenty eight (28). Upon a vote, the policies were approved with no opposition.

Mr. Pitre presented the next item, Recommendation 1 and Recommendation 2, regarding the Cell Phone Policy.

Mr. Pitre said the difference between the two recommendations was the ability to have cell phones during any school sponsored activity that may extend beyond the regular school day. After committee discussion of both recommendations, Recommendation 2 was amended to include the word possess and the committee then recommended Recommendation 2 as amended for Board approval.

Clara Duhon asked for clarification on principal discretion for cell phone use.

Wayne Savoy, Superintendent, replied that if a student has a medical situation, then the principal has the right to make a decision for that student to carry a cell phone.

Mr.Savoy replied that the school principal would make the decision case by case.

Greg Robert pointed out that Recommendation 2 allows for a cell phone during extra curricular activities.

James Spruel, Legal Counsel for the Board, stated that this policy prohibits the use and possession of cell phones on school grounds during instructional time. The first sentence of the policy creates an exception to the policy, if the principal uses his/her discretion and says that a particular student does not have to abide by this policy.

Mrs. Duhon suggested that since there are before and after school activities, there should always be a phone available. She stated that she has received numerous complaints from parents that there are no phones available after the offices are locked.

Joe Andrepont said that he believed the “case by case” for the administrator is good because it will allow for common sense to be applied.

Reverend Franklin said that his concern was that this issue did not intrude upon instruction. He also had a concern that there are sexual predators and that working parents need to be able to contact their children and be sure that they are safe. He stated that he is against the cell phone policy and would vote against it.

Mary Kaye Eason said that she believes that cell phones should not be used during instructional time, but that sometimes cell phones are necessary for before and after school activities. Parents might need to be reminded to pick up their students and know when and where.

Jay Duhon said that students can take their cell phones to ballgames, but the intent is to clarify that “we can’t enforce them not having cell phones at those places.” He continued that the principal would be making the decision on a case by case basis in any other situation. He said that band practice before and after school is a part of the instructional period and trying to define each of these things will put the Board “back in the soup.”

Bryan LaRocque said that he made the motion to add the word “possess” to Recommendation 2 because he did not feel that there was any consistency to the first 2 paragraphs. He does not agree with completely banning cell phones and he has had many parent phone calls and emails regarding this. He agrees that cell phones are a problem during instructional time, but he has difficulty supporting this policy. He said it is unfortunate that it takes a small group of students to cause the Board to have to make policy to govern all of the students, with sometimes a negative effect on the majority of students that are abiding by the rules.

James Karr said that he is against the policy. He has a concern for students that walk to school by themselves, even though he feels that the phones should not be used during instructional time. He is also concerned that the students are not allowed to have their cell phones on the bus and he is getting calls from parents about that.

Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent Auxiliary Services/ Personnel, reminded the Board that they had passed a policy for a total ban on cell phones and asked the committee to go back and put wording to the policy. The committee came back with two recommendations, with the only difference being that the second recommendation allows students to have a cell phone at extra curricular activities. Mr. Anderson said that Recommendation 2 states that the students cannot possess a cell phone on campus during the instructional day.

R.L. Webb stated that he supported the recommendation to accept Recommendation 2 and that all students should be under supervision at all times.

The previous policy that cell phones at school could not be turned on has not worked and he will support Recommendation 2, even with mixed feelings. He feels that the principals have the common sense to deal with this problem.

Clara Duhon asked that if cell phones are not going to be allowed, to be sure that the students have access to a phone at all times, before and after school. This way the parents can be assured that the adult supervisor of their student has access to a phone.

Mr. Savoy replied that when this policy is implemented through administrative staff, there will be a phone available for any emergency.

Mr. Spruel said in reference to the offenses, that after three (3) suspensions, with the fourth, a student goes up for expulsion. All suspensions do not have to be related to the cell phone. He also noted that all parents are concerned for their child’s safety and he does not know how an exception can be written into the policy that says you are concerned about safety or you ask a principal to say that one student’s safety is more important than another student’s safety. He said that principals will need to make some hard decisions on what exceptions to make.

The intent of this policy has been made clear by this Board. The Board is concerned that cell phones are interfering with the instructional day and this policy is the best that the committee could come up with to achieve that goal.

Billy Breaux said that the administrators and staff asked that the policy be clear. The policy is clear and the administrator will make the decision and use common sense. He said that this policy won’t be a popular decision, but he is supporting the policy.

Mrs. Eason said that she has a problem with the word possess. As a Board member, she feels that their backs are against the wall on this issue. There was no respect from the students and parents regarding the student using a cell phone and she feels that the Board has no choice and there is no real answer. She said that every teacher and administrator that she spoke to asked that cell phones be taken out of the schools.

Upon a vote for Recommendation 2, there were 3 nay votes: Bryan LaRocque, Reverend Franklin, and James Karr. The motion to accept the policy carried.

Mr. Pitre reported on Policies GCD and GCD-AP, concerning the hiring of sub bus drivers. A motion was made at committee to accept staff recommendation to offer routes to the most senior active substitute in the parish, if there is no active substitute in the ward. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Mr. Pitre submitted the recommendation to the Board for approval.

Mr. Duhon stated that he would not support changing the policy, since it has worked so well for years.

Mr. Andrepont asked if Transportation had researched how many drivers outside of one particular ward were driving in another ward.

Mr. Anderson said that Ward 3 is the largest ward and has the most routes. There are thirty sub drivers and twenty five of those do not want a permanent route. That leaves very few sub drivers and very few of those are active, meaning they have driven thirty six days in the two previous years. There are sub drivers in other wards that have driven the thirty six days and have been active for years. Ward 3 has some drivers that have just been certified since January and they have very little driving experience. With CPSB current policy, these drivers are put on the routes before the more experienced drivers. State law mandates that when a position comes open, any permanent driver can bid on that route. In the case where no permanent drivers bid on the route, the policy now says that a driver has to be hired in that ward. If there is no driver in that ward, then the job goes to the most senior driver in the parish.

Mr. Andrepont questioned the identification of a secure site for bus drivers to safely wait for trips. Sheral LaVergne questioned the system of sub drivers being called and thinks that all sub drivers should be called, not just favorites. It appears to her that some sub drivers have been “blackballed” and are not being called. Mr. Anderson said that route drivers are allowed to call their own sub drivers and they naturally call those sub drivers that they are comfortable using.

Mr. Pitre said that he is going to vote against the policy, even though the intent was to solve the problem, he feels that it is satisfying a small group only. He made a motion to table the discussion and Mr. Duhon seconded the motion.

Mr. Spruel said that the Board needed to hear from the people that had asked to address the Board on this issue, before a vote was taken to table the discussion.

Kathy Landry, President of the Calcasieu Parish Bus Drivers Association, addressed the Board. She said there are many subs that have been driving for years and they deserve the open routes and she asked the Board to please make this fair.

If a ward has no active sub, she asked the Board to please open the route job parish wide.

Kim Little, a sub bus driver in Ward 6, spoke to the Board and said that she drove all but ten of the school days this past school year. She drives all over the parish and does not feel like it is fair that a driver is hired for a route job that has only been driving for a few months and drivers like herself are passed over, when they have been driving for years, but do not live in the ward of the route opening.

The motion and second on the floor is to table this motion. There were nine nay votes to table the motion: Bryan LaRocque; Reverend Franklin; Billy Breaux; James Karr; Mary Kaye Eason; Dale Bernard; Greg Robert; Clara Duhon; R.L. Webb. The motion to table failed.

Dale Bernard asked for an opinion from Ron Idom, Director of Transportation. Mr. Idom said they are creating a new avenue to solve the problem explained by Ms. Little. In her case, there are other senior active subs in her ward and when a route job comes open in her ward, she is at a disadvantage of being able to move up to a route job. Mr. Idom said he is asking that in that situation, the sub driver be given the opportunity to cross into other wards that don’t have senior active subs, which “puts experience behind the steering wheel of the school bus.” Mr. Idom said this is a majority recommendation from the bus drivers and the staff supports the change.

Clara Duhon asked Mr. Idom what would happen if the recommendation is not accepted by the Board. Mr. Idom replied that a route job would go to the senior active sub by ward and then if there is not a senior active sub, it would go down to the senior substitute (would not have to be active) before the route is opened up parish wide. But, with the recommendation accepted, senior active subs by ward would get the ward route job, and if there are no senior active subs, then it would go parish wide.

Mr. Webb said that he supports the committee recommendation, because since the storm we have lost a lot of sub drivers. He said he believes this is a good addition to the policy.

Reverend Franklin said that administration and the committee support the change and he called for a vote. Mr. Robert said that a vote can’t be called for after discussion or debate.

Mrs. LaVergne asked if this is for all substitutes or new hires. Mr. Anderson explained that substitutes start over every year.

Mr. Robert said that he feels that is an improvement that is supported by the staff and employees and he supports it.

Dr. Stephens called for a question and said that now it was time to vote to terminate the discussion. The vote was unanimous to terminate discussion. Upon a vote to approve the recommendation coming from committee, there was one nay vote from Jimmy Pitre. The motion carried.

Mr. Duhon told the Board that in the past, Board members have been involved in selecting bus drivers for routes and he hopes that never happens again.

Mr. Pitre continued with another committee item, resulting from an OCR complaint. This item concerns how insulin is handled for diabetic students on field trips. Mr. Pitre made the motion to approve the recommendation of the committee.

Mr. Spruel said that this policy is part of the school district’s fulfillment of a commitment that has been made to the Office of Civil Rights, so that the system can better handle insulin dependent children on field trips. Upon a vote on the motion, the motion passed.

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Resolution Authorizing Sale of Excess Revenue Certificates

Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                                                                 July ___, 2006

         The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July ___, 2006, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

         President, Dr. Edward Stephens, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT:    

         Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

         Thereupon, the following resolution was introduced, and pursuant to a motion made by _________________ and seconded by ________________, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:         

NAYS:         

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF NOT EXCEEDING THREE MILLION AND NO/100 ($3,000,000) DOLLARS OF EXCESS REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS (SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT), SERIES 2006; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF AT TERMS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE ISSUER; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.

         WHEREAS, on June 6, 2006, the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorized development of a project involving issuance of not exceeding $3,000,000 Excess Revenue Certificates of Indebtedness (Sam Houston High School Project), Series 2006 (the “Certificates”), to run not to exceed ten (10) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding six (6%) percent per annum for the purpose of financing construction of certain improvements at Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2922 and 2923 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”); and

         WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board must distribute to prospective purchasers of the Certificates certain information to aid and assist those persons or institutions interested in bidding for the Certificates, in the form of a Preliminary Official Statement; and

         WHEREAS, an Official Statement must be provided to the initial purchaser of the Certificates by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, which Official Statement must contain not only all of the pertinent information which a prospective purchaser requires but also information not yet available; and

         WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution, (i) the Preliminary Official Statement as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) and to approve the form and distribution thereof, and (ii) the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board, would make such a decision; and

         WHEREAS, said Certificates may be sold by negotiation to a purchaser deemed to be most favorable to the Issuer, at the price of not less than par and accrued interest to date of delivery; and

         WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board and the Issuer, can negotiate the terms of the Certificates most advantageous to the Issuer in a fluctuating market environment;

         NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

         SECTION 1.  Approval and Designation.  There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer authority to designate the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such revisions, additions and appendices thereto as he may deem necessary, in his discretion, as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.  Such form, when so approved by the Chief Financial Officer, is hereby authorized to be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Certificates.

         SECTION 2.  The Preliminary Official Statement.  The preliminary draft of the Official Statement (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish) is hereby approved and adopted and copies thereof shall be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Certificates.

         SECTION 3.  Final Official Statement.  The Official Statement shall describe the final terms of the Certificates approved by the resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorizing issuance thereof and shall constitute the “final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.

         SECTION 4.  Sale by Negotiation.  The Chief Financial Officer is hereby given permission to negotiate the sale of the Certificates at a rate or rates not exceeding 6.00% per annum upon terms and conditions most advantageous to the Issuer.

         SECTION 5.  Bond Purchase Agreement.  The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to effect and implement any necessary amendments and changes necessary in order to market the Certificates, which amendments and changes may be requested or required by the rating agencies, the municipal bond insurer, the underwriter, bond counsel, or the municipal bond market generally, and to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with Crews & Associates, Inc. under such terms and conditions as are most favorable to the Issuer.

         SECTION 6.  Ratification.  All actions heretofore taken by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and by the officers thereof or on their behalf, not inconsistent herewith directed toward preparation and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.

         SECTION 7.  Other Matters.  By the passage of this resolution, the Board does not intend to approve, nor is it approving hereby, any matters otherwise relating to execution and issuance of the Certificates.

         SECTION 8.  Severability.  If any paragraph, clause, section or provision of this resolution is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining paragraphs, clauses, sections or provisions hereof.

         SECTION 9.  Repealer.  All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.

         APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ___^th day of July, 2006.

                                                                     /s/ Edward Stephens                                     

EDWARD STEPHENS, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                        

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

         (Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.)

Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                     /s/ Edward Stephens                                  

                                                                     EDWARD STEPHENS, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                        

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

                                 I, WAYNE R. SAVOY, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Public Schools for the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

                                 I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on July _____, 2006 insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing copy of a resolution adopted at said meeting is a true and correct copy of the original resolution as it is officially of record in my possession.

                                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board on this ____^th day of July, 2006.

                                 WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

On a motion to approve by Dale Bernard and seconded by R.L. Webb, the motion carried.

Ordinance for Renewal of Collection of Sales Tax

Lake Charles, Louisiana ____________ 2006
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, ___________. 2006, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.
President, ______________ called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:
ABSENT:
Wayne Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended. The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.
Thereupon, the following Ordinance was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by ________________ and seconded by ________________,was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS:
NAYS:
The Ordinance was approved and signed by the President, attested by the Secretary, and provides as follows:
SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE 2004
An Ordinance providing for the renewal of the levy and collection
of a 1/2 of one-percent (112%) sales and use tax (“Tax) by
Calcasieu Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
(“School Board”), for an additional 10-year period beginning
October 1,2005, in accordance with the provisions and terms of
Chapter 2D of Subtitle II, Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised
Statutes of 1950, as it may be amended (“Uniform Local Sales Tax
Code”).
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2737.59of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and Article VI, Sections 7(A), 29(B), 30 and 32 of the
Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and the authority granted at a special election held within
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (“Parish”), on September 18, 2004, the School Board now renews the levy and collection of the Tax for an additional 10-year period beginning October 1,2005, the proceeds of which are to be allocated, distributed, and used by the School Board, as set forth in the proposition submitted at the election, a copy of which proposition is attached hereto as
Exhibit “A” and made a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that:

SECTION 1. School Board Tax. The renewal of the Tax in favor of the School Board authorized at a special election held within the Parish, on September 18, 2004, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution and storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property, and upon the sale of services in the Parish, shall continue to be assessed, imposed, collected, paid and enforced, in the manner and subject to the terms and provisions of Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein.
Proceeds of the Tax, described in this section shall continue to be allocated, distributed and used by the School Board in the manner and for the purposes described and provided for in Exhibit “A” hereto which is the proposition approved by the electorate of the Parish at an election held September 18, 2004.

SECTION 2. Integrated Bracket Schedule Applicable to Collection. The Tax described in Section 1 shall be collected on the basis of the applicable integrated bracket schedule prescribed by the Collector of Revenue, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Section 304 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (KS. 47:304). The dealers shall remit to the sales tax collector of the School Board (“Collector”) and comply with the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, particularly La R. S. 47:337.29, the proportionate part of the sales and use taxes collected in the Parish in accordance with said integrated bracket schedule.

SECTION 3. Vendor’s Compensation. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax described in this Ordinance, each dealer shall be allowed one percent (1%) of the amount of the Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the Collector in the form of a deduction in submitting his report and/or reports and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for taxes already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.

SECTION 4. Exclusions and Exemptions. The Tax imposed under this Ordinance are subject to specific provisions under La KS. 47:305 of the Louisiana State sales and use tax laws and La KS. 47:337.9 of the Uniform Local Sales Ta Code. The School Board has not adopted the optional exclusions or exemptions allowed by Louisiana State sales and use tax law and codified under KS. 47:337.10, nor shall it adopt any exclusions or exemptions which are not allowed as an exclusion or exemption from Louisiana State sales and use tax. Included within the tax base is every transaction, whether sales, use, lease or rental, or service, with no exclusions or exemptions except for those mandated upon political subdivisions by the Constitution or statutes of the State of Louisiana.

SECTION 5. Interest. The interest on the unpaid Tax provided for by La. KS. 47:337.69 shall be at the rate of one and one-fourth percent (1-1/4%) per month.
SECTION 6. Delinquency Penalty. Penalty on the unpaid Tax as provided by La. K S. 47:337.70 shall be five percent (5%) per month.

SECTION 7. Penalty for False or Fraudulent Return. Penalty as provided by La R.S. 47:337.72 shall be fifty percent (50%) of the Tax found to be due.

SECTION 8. Negligence Penalty. The penalty provided by La KS. 47:337.73 shall be five percent (5%) of the Tax or deficiencies found to be due, or ten dollars ($10.00), whichever is greater.

SECTION 9. Penalty for Insufficient Funds Check. The penalty provided in La KS. 47:337.74 shall be an amount equal to the greater of one percent (1%) of the check or twenty dollars ($20.00).

SECTION 10. Attorney Fees. The Collector is authorized to employ private counsel to assist in the collection of any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance, or to represent him in any proceeding under this Ordinance. If any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount often percent (10%) of the Tax, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.

SECTION 11. Limits on Interest, Penalty and Attorney Fees. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.

SECTION 12. Collector. All sales and use taxes described in this ordinance shall be collected by a “Collector” as provided by La. R.S. 47:30l.(2)(b) which shall mean and include the School Board Sales and Use Tax Department, the entity presently collecting sales and use taxes on behalf of the School Board.

SECTION 13. Powers of Collector. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this Ordinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist in the performance of his duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as he may deem necessary.

SECTION 14. Disposition of Revenues. All Tax, revenues, funds, assessments, monies, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector under any provision or provisions of this Ordinance relating to the Tax described herein shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the School Board, provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector with said fiscal agent pending the final determination of the protest or litigation.
Out of the fluids on deposit in such special funds, the Collector shall first pay all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the Tax described herein and administering the provisions of this Ordinance, as well as the various administrative and enforcement procedures. Such costs and expenses shall be reported by the Collector monthly to the School Board.
In compliance with the special election authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of the Tax described herein, after all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administration of the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the remaining balance in such special funds shall be available for appropriation and expenditure by the School Board, solely for the purposes designated in the proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax.

SECTION 15. Accounting for Funds. All funds or accounts described herein may be separate funds or accounts or may be a separate accounting with a general or “sweep” fund or account containing monies from multiple sources so long as separate accounting of such monies is maintained.

SECTION 16. Severability. If any one or more of the provisions of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance, but this Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance.

SECTION 17. Uniform Local Sales Tax Code is Controlling. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be controlling.

SECTION 18. Effect Upon Prior Sales Tax Ordinances. With respect to the School Board Tax, this Ordinance shall be considered as additional and supplemental to the ordinances heretofore adopted by the School Board, to provide that the Tax now authorized to be levied in the Parish shall hereinafter be collected, administered and enforced in the manner provided by the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code and shall not be construed to rescind and repeal any prior resolutions or ordinances of the School Board relating to the levy, allocation, distribution and use of the proceeds of the Tax.

SECTION 19. Effective Date. The renewal of the Tax shall be effective on October 1, 2005.

SECTION 20. Term. The Tax shall remain in effect for ten (10) years (October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2015).

SECTION 21. Publication and Recordation. A copy of this Ordinance shall be duly published in the “Southwest Daily News”, official journal of the School Board, as soon as is reasonably possible. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the mortgage records of the Parish.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
NOT VOTING:
THUS DONE, PASSED AND ADOPTED on the day of _________. 2006.
/s/ Edward Stephens
EDWARD STEPHENS, President
Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Wayne Savoy
WAYNE SAVOY, Secretary
Calcasieu Parish School Board
(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
/s/ Edward Stephens
EDWARD STEPHENS, President
Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST
/s/ Wayne Savoy
WAYNE SAVOY, Secretary
Calcasieu Parish School Board

On a motion to approve by James Karr and seconded by Jay Duhon, the motion carried.

Proposed Salary Schedule for 2006-2007

On a motion to accept by Dale Bernard and seconded by Jimmy Pitre, the motion carried. Dr. Stephens asked Mr. Bruchhaus when employees with extra curricular duties would be paid on indexes. Mr. Savoy said he hoped those issues could be addressed before the end of the year.

City of Westlake Easement

STATE OF LOUISIANA  PARISH OF CALCASIEU
RIGHT- OF WAY GRANT
KNOW ALL MEN By THESE PRESENTS
THAT CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, herein represented
by: hereinafter collectively referred
to as “GRANTOR’, for and in consideration of the mutual and public benefits to be derived there from which is hereby acknowledged and full acquittance granted
therefore, does hereby grant unto THE CITY OF WESTLAKE LOUISIANA, a Political Subdivision of the State of Louisiana (City) herein after referred to as “GRANTEE’
successors and assigns, a right of way, utility easement and real servitude of FIVE (5) feet in width, upon, over, under and across the herein described tract to enter upon
and thereon to construct, operate and maintain (at no cost and liability to Grantor) a
pipeline for SEWER together with appurtenances, returned therefore all together with all rights of ingress and egress to and from said works for the purposed and authorized herein.
Said servitude area is more particularly described as follows: A 5 foot easement over and across the following described property:
Along the South side of John Stine Road from Guillory Street running East a distance of 2000 feet and located in the N1!2 of SW1/4 of Section 23, Township 9 South Range 9 West
Grantor agrees to covenants that Grantor will not place, build or construct any building, of any kind over, under or upon the above described servitude area. Grantee agrees in the exercise of this servitude that they will not place or construct any facilities on the surface of the ground to interfere with Grantor’s use of the property. In the exercise of the servitude, Grantee agrees at its sole expense to restore the surface of the property including but not limited to the reconstruction of curbs, and concrete or hard surfaces, and to relocate facilities at their expense in the event such facilities interferes with the use of the property by Grantor. This servitude is a non-exclusive servitude, Grantor reserving the right to establish other servitudes within the servitude area.
Grantee shall pay to Grantor all damages, which may be caused to Grantor’s property not authorized by this grant.
After construction is completed should it become necessary at a future time for Grantee to excavate the servitude area for repairs, maintenance, or improvements of their facilities, Grantee will at their sole cost, restore the land in the same condition as much as practicable, as it was prior to their work.
This agreement is in the nature of a covenant running with the land and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto Whenever the word “Grantor’ is used in this act, it shall be construed to include “Grantors”.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this right of way and servitude grant on this _________day of _____________A. D., 2006.

WITNESSES: GRANTOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF ______________
PARISH OF ______________
BEFORE ME, me undersigned authority, personally came and appeared _______________________________________ who being by me first duly sworn, deposed and said:
That he is one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument, That
Grantor names in the instrument, signed the same in the presence of appearer and in the presence of _______________________________________ , the other subscribing witness; And that appeávec and the other subsribing witness signed attesting said instrument in the presence of said Grantor and in the presence of each other, and that the signatures thereon are true genuine.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me at _________________
__________________ on this ________day of 2006.
Notary Public
STATE OF ______________
PARISH OF _____________
ON THIS _____________day of 2006 before me personally appeared ______________________________________ to me known to be the person (s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that ________ executed the same as ___________ free act and deed.
Notary Public

5 WIDE x IS’ LONG EASEMENT    5’ EASEMENT WIDTH

PLAT OF EASEMENT OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY:
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
For: City of Westlake, Louisiana Date: February 2006

Upon a motion to approve by Joe Andrepont and seconded by James Karr, the motion carried.

Athletic Training Services Contract

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES CONTRACT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That this Agreement is made effective as of_________ p.m. __________________ 2006 by and between LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (LCMH) SPORTS MEDICINE, represented herein by, Elton Williams, duly authorized, and CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, presented herein in by Dr. Edward Stephens, its President, duly authorized by consent of the Calcasieu Parish School Board. The School Board operates various public schools throughout Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and LCMH Sports Medicine employs or retains athletic trainers. School Board desires to obtain and LCMH Sports Medicine desires to furnish services to be provided to student athletes of Calcasieu Parish, including band members, cheerleaders, dance squads or any other groups participating in athletic events. These services to be furnished shall include, but not be limited to, the practice of prevention, emergency management and treatment, and physical rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and in all respects be governed by conditions set forth by the Louisiana Athletic Trainer’s Law, and all athletic services will be under David Drez, Jr., M.D., Medical Director.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
An athletic trainer will make a minimum of two visits each week during the regular school year to each public high school in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Additionally, bi annual educational seminars will be held for the education of student trainers, coaches and interested individuals appointed by School Board. In addition, a comprehensive mailing list will be maintained and student trainers will be invited to attend staff in-services and to observe in the clinic. A quarterly summary of the Athletic Training Program will be prepared by LCMH Sports Medicine and presented to School Board each quarter during the term of this Agreement. The services to be performed are more particularly described as follows.
I. Injury Prevention
a. An athletic trainer, in conjunction with the principal, athletic director, and/or coach will arrange for the athletes to receive the required LHSAA pre-participation physical at a cost of $5.00 per individual.
b. An athletic trainer will serve as an advisor and be available for consultation on basic conditioning programs, strength training, and purchasing of various types of equipment.
c. An athletic trainer will work in conjunction with the principal, athletic director, and/or coach in the selection and fitting of protective athletic equipment to ensure safe playing conditions.

II. Injury Care
a. An athletic trainer will be available to carry out emergency management, by attending as many events as possible. If event attendance is not possible, accessibility will be made by radio pager and/or mobile phone.
b. An athletic trainer will be available for emergency management and consultation during practices when possible. Accessibility will be made by radio pager and/or mobile phone.
c. An athletic trainer will consult with the principal, athletic director, and head coach for the provision of emergency care.
III. Rehabilitation
a. An athletic trainer will carry out physical rehabilitation of an injured athlete as prescribed and directed by the teams consulting physician, and in conjunction with other sports medicine personnel, either in a clinical setting or in the school training room, where appropriate.
b. An athletic trainer will assist the teams consulting physician in assessing an athlete’s readiness to return to activity.
IV. Protective Taping and Bracing
a. An athletic trainer will be available if possible for taping, wrapping, and bracing or will delegate the appropriate personnel at each school.
b. An athletic trainer will be available for the selection, design, fabrication, application and fitting of appropriate protective devices.
V. Care of the Training Room
a. An athletic trainer will be available for consultation in setting up and stocking the training room and training kits at each school.
b. An athletic trainer will be available for consultation in the management of the athletic training room.
VI. Record Keeping
a. An athletic trainer will ensure that appropriate pre-participation evaluation forms are used, and delegate an appropriate individual from each school to handle these forms.
b. Assessment forms will be kept on each athletic injury handled by an athletic trainer.
VII. Education
a. An athletic trainer will provide education to the coach and administration personnel on prevention and care of the injuries and the medical aspects of sports.
b. The athlete and his family will receive education on injury potential, trends, prevention, and care of injuries.
VIII. Communication
a. An athletic trainer will act as a liaison between the physician, coach, athlete, and parents/guardian in the management of athletic injuries.
b. An athletic trainer will be responsible for the development of a sports medicine “team approach” to include the services of physicians, coaches, students trainers, athletes, parents/guardians, administrative personnel, and other health care professionals.
TX. Quality Management Program
a. A sports medicine quality management program will be implemented to assure of optimum services to the parish school systems.
X. Clinical Setting
a. The athletic training staff will have predetermined site or sites which will be stocked with appropriate therapeutic equipment and all taping and emergency management materials required in handling of athletic injuries. The staff utilizes vehicles for traveling to schools and events. All staff members have radio pagers and mobile phones to maintain accessibility.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. An athletic trainer shall be a person licensed by the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to perform the services outlined above that is employed or retained by LCMH Sports Medicine.
2. LCMU Sports Medicine will furnish, at its expense, the athletic trainers and pay their salaries and benefits, and provide liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence.
3. The terms of this agreement shall be from August 1, 2006 through July 31,
2007.
4. Saturday morning injury clinics will be held during the fall sports season. Athletic trainers will be available for injury assessment. If a referral to a physician is required, the athlete will be charged insurance only, for that physician visit only.
5. LCMH Sports Medicine will furnish these services at a cost of $26,400 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, which will be filly payable within 60 days of execution of this contract.
6. LCMH Sports Medicine shall indemnif3i and hold harmless the School Board from and against any and all claims, damage or liability made against School Board resulting or arising from the sole negligence of any athletic trainer supplied by LCMU Sports Medicine pursuant to this agreement. LCMH Sports Medicine shall maintain liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence for this purpose.
7. School Board agrees to indemnify the LCMH Sports Medicine and hold it harmless for all claims for damages or injuries against LCMH Sports Medicine, related to or resulting from any school activity unless caused by the sole negligence of any athletic trainer supplied pursuant to this Agreement.
8. CPR training and certification will be offered to student trainers of age.
9. The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive a quarterly summary of the Athletic Training Service Program, including a profile of the results of the Quality Monitoring Program.
10. Either party can cancel this agreement at any time with or without cause by submitting a 60-day termination letter. The compensation will be refunded utilizing a pro-rata method should a cancellation notice occur.
WITNESSES:
_________________ CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
________________ BY: ____________________
Dr. Edward Stephens,
School Board President
WITNESSES:
LCMH SPORTS MEDICINE
BY: ____________________
Elton Williams, Jr., President

On a motion to accept the contract renewal by Joe Andrepont and seconded by Clara Duhon, the motion passed.

Lease with United Way at Old Moss Bluff Middle

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

LEASE

       This lease is entered into by and between the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, hereinafter called "Lessor", herein represented by its President,        Dr. Edward Stephens, and United Way of Southwest Louisiana          , hereinafter called "Lessee".

       CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD is the governing authority of the public school system of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and is the owner of the property which forms the subject of this Lease, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, herein described, to-wit:

Old Moss Bluff Middle School property, more fully described as:

E. 34.73 acres of the NW ¼ of SE ¼ Sec. 6, T9S, R8W located on Park Road, Lake Charles, Calcasieu, Louisiana (excluding gymnasium and property currently under lease to other parties).

1.      This lease is for a term commencing         July 1, 2006 and ending   June 30, 2007   .  This lease is for one year with an option for two additional one year renewal periods.  

2.    The premises herein leased are to be used for the following activities:       Community Service and Hurricane Recovery Related Activities                                                                                                                                                                              

3.    In lieu of annual lease payments, Lessee shall provide ongoing repair and upkeep services to the facility necessary to protect and preserve the facility in its current state or better.

4.    Lessee shall not use any portion of the leased premises for any purpose that is unlawful or in violation of any zoning ordinances, or any other laws, nor for any purpose that tends to injure or

depreciate the property or create a nuisance, nor for storage or disposal of solid or hazardous wastes or dangerous substances, nor for sale of alcoholic beverages.  Lessee agrees to take all action necessary to assure that alcoholic beverages are not consumed on the premises.  Violation of any portion of this paragraph shall effect immediate cancellation of this lease at the option of Lessor.

5.   Lessee shall purchase at its own expense and maintain during the term hereof general liability insurance, including but not limited to coverage for premises defects, with limits of liability of not less than $500,000         per accident, including fire legal liability and naming the Calcasieu Parish School Board, its members, agents, officers, and employees as additional insureds.  A certificate of insurance evidencing same must be provided to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, P. O. Box 800, Lake Charles, LA and shall reflect a cancellation clause of not less than thirty (30) days.  Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining insurance for its property located upon the leased premises, and shall waive subrogation of its insurer to actions against the Calcasieu Parish School Board, its members, agents, officers and employees.

6.   Should the property be destroyed, whether in whole or in part, or damaged by decay, fire, explosion, wind storm, hurricane, flood, collapse, soil subsidence, or other event, occurrence or peril, then Lessor solely shall have the option to rebuild or repair the premises, or terminate this lease.

7.           Lessee shall not make any additions or alterations to the premises without written permission of the Lessor.  However, Lessor or his employees shall have the right to enter the premises for the purpose of making repairs necessary for the preservation of the property.  Any additions made to the property by the Lessee shall become the property of Lessor at the termination of this Lease.           

Nothing shall be placed or done upon the premises by Lessee which will cause forfeiture of any insurance.  Should any addition or alteration made by the Lessee cause any increase in the insurance rate on the premises, Lessee agrees to pay such increase in addition to the agreed rental.

8.    Lessee shall be responsible for all utilities including but not limited to, water, gas, electricity, and sewerage and for providing the same, including but not limited to maintenance of the systems.  In the event that the Lessee introduces or alters in any way any utility service on the premises, he shall comply in every respect, without expense to Lessor, with all rules and regulations of the Louisiana Fire Prevention Bureau and all other state and municipal regulatory agencies.

9.    Lessee accepts the premises in its current condition and agrees to keep and maintain it in a clean, safe, neat and good condition during the term of the Lease at his expense and to return it to Lessor in the same condition at the termination of the Lease, normal decay, wear and tear excepted.  Lessee is responsible for all maintenance of and repairs to the premises, including but not limited to painting, plumbing, sewerage and water systems, fixtures, electrical work, heating and cooling units and systems, janitorial and pest control services, replacing light bulbs and broken glass, grounds upkeep and maintenance, and maintenance and repair or replacement of foundation or roof.

10.            Lessee will not store automobiles, boats, or vehicles of any kind, other than those necessary for use of Lessee, or waste, noxious chemicals, or other matter which might create a nuisance, upon the premises.

11. Lessor shall be responsible for structural integrity and weight bearing walls, and for no other.  Lessee hereby assumes responsibility for repairs, maintenance, and construction other than those mentioned in this paragraph.  Lessor shall have the option to cancel this lease should any major repairs, construction or maintenance become necessary, or should cost of the same exceed the sums which the School Board in its discretion determines that it should expend.

12.            The Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee, or to Lessee's employees, patrons, licensees, invitees or visitors, or to any other person for any damage to person or property caused by any act, omission or neglect of Lessee, Lessee's employees, patrons, visitors, licensees, or invitees or any other person or any other tenant of said premises, and Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from and defend Lessor against all claims for any such damage, whether the injury occurs on or off the leased premises, and whether or not the injury is caused wholly or in part by the Lessor's negligence.  Lessee further assumes full responsibility for any and all damages whatsoever arising from or growing out of the occupancy, presence upon, or use of the leased premises by any person, including that caused or allegedly caused by defects in the premises and/or Lessor's alleged negligence.  In a report prepared by Wynn L. White, Consulting Engineers, Inc., it has been determined that asbestos containing building materials are present in structures situated on the leased premises.  Asbestos containing materials have been found to be hazardous to public health if released into the air.  A copy of Mr. White's report is on file in the Administrative Offices of the School Board, 1724 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is available for inspection during regular business hours.  The Lessee hereby acknowledges the information contained in this report and nevertheless accepts the leased premises in its current condition, waiving all rights to future recourse for claims or problems arising therefrom, holding the School Board, its members, agents, officers and employees harmless from same, and taking full responsibility for the leased premises during the term of this lease.

13.   Lessee assumes responsibility for the condition of the premises.  Lessor will not be responsible for damage caused by leaks in the roof, by bursting of pipes by freezing or otherwise, or by any vices or defects of the leased property, or the consequences thereof, except in case of its failure to take action toward the remedying of such defects for which it assumes responsibility under paragraph 11 hereof within reasonable time after having received written notice from Lessee of such defects and the damage caused thereby.  Should Lessee fail to promptly so notify Lessor, in writing, of any such defects, Lessee will become responsible for any damage resulting to Lessor or other parties.

14.    Lessee is not permitted to post any "For Rent" signs, rent, sublet, assign, or grant use or permission of the leased premises without the written consent of Lessor and then only in accordance with this Lease.

15.   Lessee will also permit Lessor to have access to the premises for the purpose of inspection at reasonable intervals, repair, maintenance, or construction.

 16.    At the expiration of this lease or at its termination for other causes, Lessee is to immediately surrender possession by actual delivery of all keys to Lessor. 

17.   Lessor reserves all minerals, and the right to explore and reduce same to possession, which are located in, upon, or under the lease premises.

18.            Lessee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.

19.      The Parties hereto may mutually agree to termination of this lease on a date earlier than that provided herein.

20.      Notwithstanding the term of this lease as hereinabove set forth, it is understood and agreed that should the Calcasieu Parish School Board desire to use the premises or part thereof for public school purposes, including but not limited to sale or other disposition of the same, then and in that event the Calcasieu Parish School Board may, with 180 days notice, terminate this lease and Lessee agrees to vacate the premises within 180 days of said notice.  Should Lessee desire to terminate this lease, Lessee must notify Lessor in writing within 60 days prior to termination.

       THUS DONE, PASSED AND SIGNED on the dates hereinafter shown, in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned, after a due reading of the whole.

       Lake Charles, Louisiana, on this        day of                  , 2006.

WITNESSES:                         CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

                                           BY:                                                      

                                                  Dr. Edward Stephens, President

       Lake Charles, Louisiana, on this       day of                   , 2006.

WITNESSES:                                      LESSEE

                                     NOTARY PUBLIC

On a motion to approve by Bryan LaRocque and seconded by Sheral LaVergne, the motion carried.

BID REPORTS

School Buses, Bid Number 2006-37

Bids were received from the following vendors:

Twin State Truck, Inc.

Ross Bus Sales

Kent Mitchell Bus Sales

VENDOR NAME                                                      BID PRICE

Bus Group Commercial Bus Sales                                                                                                                            $80,614.00

The Staff recommends accepting the honored low bid for the item meeting specifications. On a motion by Jay Duhon and seconded by Jay Andrepont, the motion carried to award the bid to Bus Group Commercial Bus Sales.

Inspection and Service of Hood Systems and Sprinkler Systems, Bid Number 2006-42

Bids were received from the following vendors:

Bayou Fire Protection

Coastal Sprinkler Co., Inc.

Firetrol Protection

RM Fire Protection

S&S Sprinkler Co.

Simplex Grinnell

VENDOR NAME                                                                         BID PRICE

Coastal Sprinkler Co., Inc.

(Beaumont, TX)                                         $4,200.00    Sprinkler                                                                                         Systems

                                                                 $60.00 Hour    Repairs

                                                                              20%                                                                                    Material/Rental                                                                               For Repairs

RM Fire Protection

(Opelousas, LA)                                           $3,350.00  Hood                                                                                               Systems

                                                              $10.00 Each     Repairs to                                                               Fusible                                                                                             Links and Pyrochem

                                                              Cartridges                                                                                                      

The Staff recommends accepting the low bid for items meeting specifications. On a motion by Jay Duhon and seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried

Collection and Disposal of Refuse, Bid Number 006-35

Bids were received from the following vendors:

Allied Waste Services (BFI)

Waste Management

VENDOR NAME                                                        BID PRICE_____

                                                    Negotiated 3 Year Price    From Original Bid

Allied Waste Management (BFI)   $1,535,157.00                (158,504.00)

                                          (No fees for additional containers, $3.50/cubic yard

                                          Disposal fee)

Waste Management                        $1,545,926.95                (95,278.05)

                                          (No fees for additional containers, $3.80/cubic yard

                                          Disposal fee)

The Staff recommends accepting the low bid for items meeting specifications. A motion was made by Dale Bernard and seconded by Clara Duhon to accept the bid. Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer, answered questions from Dale Bernard and Jimmy Pitre regarding whether this bid is a negotiated item.

Mr. Bruchhaus went to all vendors and asked for a negotiated bid. As of the bid deadline, only two vendors came back with a proposal. Based on a result of that action, the staff recommends awarding the bid to Allied Waste Management. Mr. Bruchhaus said that with the extremely high initial bids, the purpose was to

receive negotiated lower bids and both vendors came down on their bids.

Jake Philman, representing Waste Management, spoke to the Board and requested that they table this item. He said that they had been the original low bidder and he was requesting that

Waste Management have the last right of refusal and Waste Management would still honor the lower rate that has been provided by Allied Waste, if it extends beyond the August 8 deadline for the contract. He continued, saying that if it does go into August, September, Waste Management would honor that lower rate. He said that regardless of the decision, Waste Management would make a clean transition.

Mr. Bruchhaus said the goal is to get the trash picked up at the lowest possible price. Billy Breaux moved to table the item.

Joe Andrepont made a motion to take this back to staff for further negotiation. Billy Breaux seconded the motion.

Mr. Bruchhaus said that he had a problem with companies being able to change their bids and wondered why, for the public good, we were not given the original best price to begin with.

Mr. Andrepont said that we need to set a deadline on the negotiation, but as long as trash is being picked up and the price gets lowered, he is in favor of that, because the system is the winner in a bid war. Mr. Bruchhaus said the next deadline will be final. Mr. Savoy said we need to be firm on that deadline.

Reverend Franklin said that he has a concern about the integrity of the bid process. He said that whatever company bids, they should bring their best bid and the decision is then final.

Mr. Robert asks if we understand why there is such a huge increase in the cost of trash pickup. Mr. Bruchhaus said it is because there have been so many price increases in their ordinary costs of doing business. Mr. Robert also asked if we could have a one year contract and not a three year contract and he did not like the concept of offering a right of first refusal.

Mr. Bruchhaus said that everyone involved will be notified of the parameters, whether it be a shorter contract or what the expectations will be. A firm deadline will be offered at that time.

Mr. Robert asked for a substitute motion to authorize staff to finalize a contract with the low bidder on a time period as established by the staff. Mr. Robert then withdrew the substitute motion.

Mr. Duhon said that a strong message needs to be sent to companies that they should always come in with their best bid.

Mr. Karr and Mr. Webb both said that they agreed with Reverend Franklin. Mr. Webb said that he did not support going back, even though he would like to save the money, he is not willing to go back on the bid.

The motion from Mr. Andrepont is to send it back to staff to renegotiate. There were five nay votes: Mrs. Eason; Mr. Robert; Mrs. Duhon; Mr. Webb; Reverend Franklin. The motion carried.

Food Services, Large and Small Equipment

Bids were received from the following vendors: Buckelew’s Food Service, Calico Industries, Central Restaurant Products, Economical Janitorial; Louisiana Food Service Equipment Company, Mity-Lite Tables, Southwest Bar Needs, Texas Food Service, and Virco, Incorporated .

The staff recommends that low bids meeting specifications from the following vendors be accepted:

VENDORS                  LARGE EQUIPMENT         SMALL EQUIPMENT         TOTAL

Buckelew’s Food Service   $  34,080.00    $ 2,071.60       $     36,151.60

Calico Industries                       32,429.15                32,429.15

VENDORS                  LARGE EQUIPMENT         SMALL EQUIPMENT         TOTAL

Central Products                                 918.50                                      918.50

Economical Janitorial                        6,381.58                                  6,381.58                    

Southwest Bar Needs                       13,549.41                13,549.41

Virco, Incorporated                              6,995.35                 6,995.35

TOTALS . . . .  $     34,080.00$    62,345.59 $     96,425.59

On a motion by Jay Duhon to accept the staff recommendation, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Milk and Related Products

Bids were received as follows: 

VENDOR/S     ITEM/DESCRIPTION      UNIT PRICE              EXTENDED TOTAL_____                  

Foremost   Milk, Whole, Homogenized .2629Each  $227,145.60

Dairies                                                                                      

                  Milk, Low Fat,         .2629 Each $268,946.70

                  Milk, Low Fat, Chocolate  .2629 Each$554,981.90

                  Milk, Buttermilk, Fresh    .2629 Each $ 262.90

                  Cream, Sour, Low-Fat    $6.00    Each $4,500.00

                  Cheese, Cottage, Creamed,$7.00    Each $1,925.00                                    Low-Fat                                              

BOTTOM LINE TOTAL, FOREMOST DAIRIES  . . . . . . .   $ 1,057,762.10            

Borden’s  Milk, Whole, Homogenized .2900 Each $ 250,560.00

Dairies                                                                                                                      

                 Milk, Low Fat,        .2890 Each    $ 295,647.00

                 Milk, Low Fat, Chocolate .2895 Each $ 611,134.50

                 Milk, Buttermilk, Fresh .2950 Each $     295.00

                 Cream, Sour, Low-Fat      $8.75 Each $6,562.50

                 Cheese, Cottage, Creamed,  No Bid    0.00  

                          Low-Fat 

The staff recommends the low bid by Foremost Dairies in the amount of $1,057,762.10  be accepted. On a motion by Jay Duhon to accept the staff recommendation, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Enriched Bakery Products

Bids were received as follows:

VENDOR/S   ITEM/DESCRIPTION    UNIT PRICE    EXTENDED TOTAL              

Cotton’s/ Holsum      Enriched Sliced Bread, 1-1/2 Lb.   $  1.64/Loaf                    $     24,600.00

Bakery

                                   Enriched Hamburger Buns, Large $   3.02/Tray     $  96,640.00

                                   Enriched Hamburger Buns, Small $   3.02/Tray      $ 33,220.00

                                   Enriched Hot Dog Buns, Regular  $   1.71/Package $ 35,055.00

                                   Enriched Po-Boy Buns                  $   3.02/Tray    $ 33,220.00

                                   Enriched Hoagie Buns                   $   1.66/Package $  830.00

                                   Whole Wheat, Sliced Bread           $   1.64/Loaf      $  820.00

BOTTOM LINE TOTAL, COTTON’S/HOLSUM BAKERY . . . . . . .  $  224,385.00

The staff recommends the low bid by Cotton’s/Holsum Bakery in the amount of $ 224,385.00 be accepted. On a motion by Jay Duhon to accept the staff recommendation, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Ice Cream and Related Products

Bids were received from Blue Bell Creameries and Borden’s, Incorporated with low bids meeting specifications as follows:   

          VENDOR/S ______       ITEM/DESCRIPTION                    UNIT PRICE_____                          

Blue Bell Creameries         Ice-Cream Sandwich, 2 Ounces                  $  2.16/Dozen

                                        Yogurt, Soft Frozen, 3 Ounces                   $  3.17/Dozen

                                             Orange Cream Bar, 2.75 Ounces               $  2.59/Dozen

                                             Rainbow Freeze Bar, 3.75 Ounces             $  2.74/Dozen

                                             Mini Rainbow Bar, 1.25 Ounces                $  1.73/Dozen

                                          Fudge Bar, Fat Free, 2 Ounces                   $  2.45/Dozen          

                                          Ice Cream on a Stick, 4 Ounces                 $  8.45/32 Cnt. Box

                                             Ice Cream Moo Bar, 3 Ounces                  $  2.88/Dozen

Borden’s, Incorporated     Ice-Cream Cup, 3 Ounces                         $   2.64/Dozen

The staff recommends acceptance of bids received from Blue Bell Creameries and Borden’s, Incorporated for low bid ice-cream products meeting specifications as stated above.  

On a motion by Jay Duhon to accept the staff recommendation, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Bid for Sale and Removal of Portable Buildings

Sale of 4 Portable Buildings to be moved from various school sites
Complete information and bid forms may be obtained from the Chief Financial Officer, Karl Bruchhaus, at the above address, phone number 491-1649. A viewing of the buildings will be held on _____ ________________ at 10:00 a.m. for all interested parties. Bids must be submitted on the bid forms of the Calcasieu Parish School Board and placed in an envelope sealed and marked on the outside as follows:
“Bid for sale and removal of portable buildings to be opened on Tuesday, ____________ at 10:00 a.m.”
The buildings must be removed within 45 days after the bid award notification.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Wayne Savoy, Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board

SALE AND REMOVAL OF PORTABLE BUILDINGS
BID FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive bids on the following described property under the conditions contained herein until 10:00 a.m., _______________ at the School Board office, 1724 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at which time and place the bids will be opened in public and read aloud. The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities.
SALE AND REMOVAL OF PORTABLE BUILDING(S)
1. Building(s) are to be sold as is with no assurance as to condition. Air conditioners may or may not be included in the buildings.
2. Cashier’s check of money order must be paid and building(s) removed within 45 working days of notice of award.
3. Bidder agrees to accept full responsibility related to removal and future use of building(s) and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Calcasieu Parish School Board, its agents and employees harmless from and against any liabilities, losses, demands or suits, including any expenses incidental thereto, or arising there from. The bidder assumes responsibility for the condition of the building(s) and the Calcasieu Parish School Board, its agents, officers and employees shall not be responsible for damages caused by vices or defects of the stipulated property or any consequence thereof.
GENERAL
1. All bids must be submitted on the attached bid form and forwarded in a sealed envelope to the Chief Financial Officer, 1724 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601 and dearly marked on the outside:
“Bid for sale and removal of portable building(s) to be opened on ______ 2006 at 10:00 a.m.”
2. Any bid which fails to name a price in both figures and in writing may be deemed informal and it may be rejected. In case of any discrepancy between the price written in the bid and that given in figures, then the price written in the bid will be considered as the bid.
3. All property herein above described (unless otherwise noted) is available for inspection during normal business hours. To arrange an appointment to inspect the buildings, contact Karl Bruchhaus at 491-1649.
4. The successful bidder(s) hereby acknowledges the form of Purchase Agreement set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and agrees to enter into said agreement upon notification of award.
5. Bid will be awarded to the highest bidder who has bid according to specifications.
BID FORM - SALE AND REMOVAL OF PORTABLE BUILDING(S) -
In accordance with the conditions and specifications contained herein, the following bid is submitted:
BID FOR SALE AND REMOVAL OF PORTABLE BUILDING(S’):

Building #     Amount in $  Amount of Bid in $   Removed                                 (Written)                                          By: (Date)

3, 33

880 SAM HOUSTON JONES PARKWAY, LAKE CHARLES, LA (SAM HOUSTON
HIGH):

38, 406
 _________________________ _____________
5282 WEAVER ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA (OLD ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY):

____ ____
   Bid for Copy Paper, Bid Number 2007-05

THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM WILL RECEIVE BIDS UNTIL JULY 27, 2006 AT 11:00A.M.
AT ITS OFFICE, 1724 KIRKMAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA.
FOR: COPY PAPER FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM, GENERAL FUNDS, BID #
2007-05.
A COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, 1724 KIRKMAN STREET,
ROOM 65, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601.
BID FOR: COPY PAPER FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM. GENERAL FUNDS. BID II
2007-05, TO BE OPENED ON JULY 27. 2006 AT 11:00A.M.
THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT
ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES.
WAYNE SAVOY, SECRETARY
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
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CORRESPONDENCE

Change Order Number One (1), for the Project “Gym Floor Replacement at DeQuincy Middle School,” Hurricane Rita Repair Fund, Bid No. 2006-01PC, Project Number 60004054, ARMS Building & Maintenance, Contractor; C.R. Fugatt, Architect, Increase of $27,343.00. On a motion to accept by James Karr and seconded by Billy Breaux, the motion carried.

Change Order Number Ten (10), for the Project “Additions and Renovations to John F. Kennedy Elementary School,” District 33 Bond Fund, Project Number 200103, Alfred Palma, Inc., Contractor; C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Increase of  $4,104.00 and contract time Increased by eight (8) days. On a motion to accept by Dale Bernard and seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Change Order Number One (1), for the Project “Roof Repairs at Special Ed. –

Mossville,” Hurricane Rita Repair Fund, Bid No. 2006-10PC, Morgan Roofing Company Inc., Contractor; Randall D. Broussard, Architect, Increase of $3,300.00. On a motion to accept by Dale Bernard and seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Change Order Number One (1), for the Project “Emergency Roof Repairs at

Washington-Marion High School,” Hurricane Rita Repair Fund, Project Number EA 2006-5, Daughdrill General Contracting and Roofing Co., Inc.; Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, Increase of $74,570.00. On a motion to accept by Sheral LaVergne and seconded by Clara Duhon, the motion carried. 

Change Order Number One (1), for the Project “Sam Houston High School –

 Reroofing of Main Building,”  Hurricane Rita Repair Fund, Project Number

 MA0409B, Bid No. 2006-08PC, American Contracting USA, Inc., Contractor; Moss Architects, Inc., Increase of $17,545.00. On a motion to accept by Bryan LaRocque and seconded by Billy Breaux, the motion carried.

Recommendation of Acceptance, Project Number 2005-08PC, for the        Project “Phase 3 – Additions and Renovations to Nelson Elementary School,” District 34 Bond Fund, Miller & Associates Development Co., Inc., H. Curtis Vincent – Steven D. Shows, Architects, APC. On a motion to accept by James Pitre and seconded by Mary Kaye Eason, the motion carried.

Change order Number One (1),for the Project “Structural Repairs to Old Sam Houston High School Gymnasium,” Hurricane Rita Repair Fund, Project Number 2006-09PC, Bergeron Welding, Inc., Contractor; Charles Ladner & Associates, Inc., Designer; Increase of $4,181.25 and Increase of contract time by ten (10) days. On a motion to accept by Dale Bernard and seconded by Sheral LaVergne, the motion carried.

CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Webb requested that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of William (Bill) Earl White. Mr. White was an assistant principal of Barbe High School.

Mrs. Duhon also asked for a letter of condolence to Mr. White’s family and thanked everyone for their prayers regarding the illness of her grandson.

Mr. Bernard asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Kenneth Bobby Cahill.

Mr. Karr asked for a letter of congratulations to Melonie Cooper, the music teacher at DeQuincy High School. The Beta Club won the national award for the second consecutive year.

Mr. Andrepont asked for a letter of condolence to Stephanie Wilson, a teacher at E.K. Key Elementary School, due to the death of her brother. He also asked for a letter recognizing the organizers of Art Camp for an outstanding job.

Mr. LaRocque asked for a letter of condolence to Gloria Marcantel, Principal of D.S. Perkins Elementary School, upon the death of her husband.

SUPERINTENDENT”S REPORT

Mr. Savoy reported that the August 8^th Board meeting would be held at John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 4:45 p.m. Suggested Board dates are September 5, 2006 and October 3, 2006. On a motion to accept the Board dates by Joe Andrepont and seconded by Dale Bernard, the motion carried.

Mr. Savoy gave an update on the old Sam’s warehouse. The warehouse project has been started and the offices have been sheet rocked. Supplies have been moved in and stored. The staff is doing a good job in setting timelines and movement will be in stages.

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 4:45 p.m.

                            Tuesday, September 5, 2006, 4:45 p.m.

                            Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 4:45 p.m.

Administration and Personnel – Thursday, August 3, 2006, 4:45 p.m.

Budget and Fiscal Management – Thursday, July 20, 2006, 4:45 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Bryan LaRocque, seconded by Dale Bernard and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.  The Board resumed regular open session at 7:35 p.m.          

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Personnel

Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent Auxiliary Services/Personnel, requested a motion supporting the recommendations as listed in the personnel packet, including the Addendum. On a motion by James Karr, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES   

Personal reasons.   Kelli Fontenot, Custodian, F. K. White Middle School.

                              Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       June 30, 2006.

Personal reasons.  Nathan Haymer, Band Director, Washington-Marion                                   High School.

                              Recommend that his resignation become effective July                                1, 2006.

Personal reasons.     Angela Hollis, Teacher, Gillis Elementary School.

                                Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       May 31, 2006.

Personal reasons.    Stacey Martarona, V.I. Aide,                                                                          Special Services Department

                                Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       May 31, 2006.

Relocating.             Adrienne Robinson, Teacher, Barbe High School.

                               Recommend that her resignation become effective May                                31, 2006.

Relocating.             Kellie Guilbeau, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary                                           School.

                               Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       June 29, 2006.

Personal reasons.     Farrell Eddleman, Teacher, DeQuincy High School.

                                Recommend that his resignation become effective                                       June 30, 2006.

Accepted employment in.     Brendon Gilroy, Teacher/Coach, Iowa High                                                School.

another school district.         Recommend that his resignation become                                                     effective July 1, 

                                            2006.

Relocating.              Melissa Guidry, Teacher, Pearl Watson Elementary School.

                                Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       May 31, 2006.

Relocating.              Wendy Walters, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary                                           School.

                                Recommend that her resignation become effective                                       May 3, 2006.

Personal reasons      Carl Beach, Teacher, Washington-Marion High                                           School.

                                Recommend that his resignation become effective                                        May 31, 2006.          

Relocating.                Josh Corman, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

                                  Recommend that his resignation become effective                                       June 13, 2006.

Relocating.             Toby Doucet, Teacher, Henry Heights Elementary School.

                              Recommend that his resignation become effective                                        June 9, 2006.

Relocating.             Elizabeth  Doucet, Teacher, Special Services Department.

                              Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective June 9, 2006.

Accepted other employment.  David Almaguer, Band Director, LeBlanc                                                    Middle/Sulphur                                                                                              High Schools. Recommend that his                                                               resignation become  effective May 31, 2006.

Personal reasons.              Felix Chantlin, Custodian, Moss Bluff                                                          Elementary School.

                                         Recommend that his resignation become                                                       effective June 9,   2006.

Accepted employment in        Ben Oustalet, Teacher/Coach, Sulphur High                                                School.

another district.                      Recommend that his resignation become                                                      effective June 15,       2006.

Relocating.                         Deborah Nwaiga Teacher Aide, Head Start                                                   Programs.

                                          Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective August 1,       2006.

Relocating.                         Shelly Tanous, Teacher, R. W. Vincent                                                         Elementary School.

                                          Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective June 22,  2006.

Relocating.                        Julie Macarthy, Teacher, Maplewood Middle                                               School.

                                         Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective June 16, 2006.

Personal reasons.               Gloria Harris, Teacher Aide, Barbe High                                                      School.

                                         Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective May 31, 2006.

Relocating.                         Heather Gaspard, Teacher, Pearl Watson                                                      Elementary School. Recommend that her                                                      resignation become effective June 27, 2006.

Personal reasons.                Natasha Guidry, Teacher, St. John Elementary                                             School.

                                          Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective June 27, 2006.

Spouse transferred.               Allison Ney, Teacher, F. K. White Middle                                                   School.

                                           Recommend that her resignation become                                                      effective May 31, 2006.

                                        Elizabeth Soileau, School Clerk, Jake Drost                                                 School.

                                        Recommend that her retirement become effective                                         May 31, 2006.

                                Tommye Shaver, Teacher, Dolby Elementary                                                School.

                                 Recommend that her retirement become effective                                            June 8, 2006.

                                 Peggy Trahan, School Clerk, Barbe High School.

                                 Recommend that her retirement become effective                                            May 31, 2006.

                                             Jimmy Shaver, Teacher/Coach, Barbe High                                                 School.

                                            Recommend that his retirement become                                                        effective September 23, 2006 with his re-hire                                               being effective September 24, 2006.

                                             Judy Courvelle, Teacher, Barbe High School.

                                             Recommend that her retirement become                                                      effective July 11, 2006 with her re-hire being                                               effective August 11, 2006.

Baby is due:

May 24, 2006                       Jessica Castille,                                      Teacher, Head Start Programs.

  Recommend that she be granted a maternity                                 leave beginning April 29, 2006 until May 31,                               2006.

  August 5, 2006             Heather House, Teacher, Nelson                                                   Elementary School.                                                           Recommend that she be granted a maternity                                 leave beginning August 16, 2006 until                                          September 28, 2006.

            Alvin White, Custodian, Reynaud Middle School.

Recommend that he be granted a leave without pay beginning       April 21, 2006 until December 31, 2006.

            Ellen Taylor, Teacher, F. K. White Middle School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the fall                   semester of the 2006-2007 school session.

            Alice Duhon-Ross, Program Coordinator, Career Center.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay July 1, 2006                until June 30, 2007.

            Yvette Garner, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the 2006-              2007 school session.

            Debbie Bell, Route Coordinator, Transportation Department.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning                   August 1, 2006 until January 31, 2007.

            LaDonna Reddin, Teacher Aide, Dolby Elementary School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning                   September 25, 2006 until January 5, 2007.

Dixie Yorks, Teacher, D. S. Perkins Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional               development for the fall semester of the  2006-2007 school session.

Anita Granger, Educational Diagnostician, Pupil Appraisal           Department.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional     development for the 2006-2007 school session.

Judine Douget, Teacher, Starks High School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-2007 school session.

Michelle Conner, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-2007 school session.

            Mary Parker, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for                the 2006-2007 school session.

Peggy Fletcher, Teacher, Prien lake Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2006-2007 school session.

Deborah Lopez, Teacher, D. S. Perkins Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2006-2007 school session.

Mary Kay Corcoran, Teacher, College Oaks Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2006-2007 school session.

Brandy Calloura, Teacher, Gillis Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2006-2007 school session.

Sherry Vincent, Teacher, W. W. Lewis Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2006-2007 school session.

Donyce Merchant, Teacher, Westwood Elementary School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for                 the 2006-2007 school session.

            Honda Brown, Teacher, DeQuincy Middle School.

            Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for                 the 2006-2007 school session.

ADDENDUM                                                                                            

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES      

Baby is due:

July 6, 2006     Jennifer Virgadamo, Clerk, Special Services                                     Department.

                        Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave                            beginning June 30, 2006 until August 21, 2006.

October 3, 2006  Julie Ortego, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle                                         School.

                            Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave                             beginning October 3, 2006 until November 27,                                2006.

Lisa Terrell,            Teacher, Moss Bluff Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the 2006-   2007 school session.

Zina Green, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the fall       semester of the 2006-2007 school session.

Tammy Adair, Teacher, Kaufman Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2006-2007 school session.

Julia Thompson, Teacher, T. S. Cooley Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2006-2007 school session.

Rick Truax, Principal, Frasch Elementary School.

Recommend that he be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2006-2007 school session pending receipt of     physician statement.

Director of Special Sevices

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Marilyn Habetz as Director of Special Services. On a motion by Jay Duhon, seconded by Mary Kaye Eason, the motion carried.

Acting Principal of Kaufman Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Karen Williams as  Acting Principal of Kaufman Elementary School. On a motion by Jimmy Pitre, seconded by Sheral LaVergne, the motion carried.

Assistant Principal of Gillis Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Janet Gilpin as Assistant Principal of Gillis Elementary School. On a motion by R.L. Webb, seconded by Bryan LaRocque, the motion carried.

Assistant Principal of Starks High School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Chad Aucoin as Assistant Principal of Starks High School. On a motion by James Karr, seconded by Joe Andrepont, the motion carried.

Assistant Principal of F.K. White Middle School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Carolyn Thomas-Clark as Assistant Principal of F.K. White Middle School. On a motion by Reverend Franklin, seconded by Sheral LaVergne, the motion carried.

Acting Assistant Principal of College Oaks Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Pam Bell as Acting Assistant Principal of College Oaks Elementary School. On a motion by Greg Robert, seconded by Mary Kaye Eason, the motion carried.

Teacher/Head Coach of F.K.White Middle School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Jeremy Bond as Teacher/Head Coach at F.K. White Middle School. On a motion by Reverend Franklin, seconded by Jimmy Pitre, the motion carried.

Acting Principal of Frasch Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the staff recommendation of Terry Gaudet  as  Acting Principal of Frasch Elementary School. On a motion by Joe Andrepont, seconded by Jay Duhon, the motion carried.

Assistant Principal of Vinton High School

Mr. Anderson requested permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal of Vinton High School. On a motion by Jay Duhon, seconded by James Karr, the motion carried.

ActingAssistant Principal of Frasch Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested permission to advertise for the position of Acting Assistant Principal of Frasch Elementary School. On a motion by Joe Andrepont, seconded by Jay Duhon, the motion carried.

Acting Assistant Principal of Moss Bluff Elementary School

Mr. Anderson requested permission to advertise for the position of Acting Assistant Principal of Moss Bluff Elementary School On a motion by Bryan LaRocque, seconded by Sheral Lavegne, the motion carried.

Assistant Principal of  Barbe High School

Mr. Anderson requested permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal of Barbe High School. On a motion by Jimmy Pitre, seconded by Dale Bernard, the motion carried.

Meeting Adjourned

On a motion by  Joe Andrepont, seconded by Jay Duhon and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

                                              _________________________

Wayne Savoy, Secretary                   Ed Stephens, President